Summary A DMCC Service License lets professionals and firms offer consultancy, IT, marketing, HR, and legal services from Dubai’s DMCC free zone, with total setup starting around AED 20,000 to 30,000. Foreign investors get 100% ownership, though profits aren’t automatically tax-free, corporate tax applies unless specific qualifying conditions are met.…
Summary Registering a company in Saudi Arabia means choosing a legal structure, obtaining a MISA investment license if you’re a foreign investor, then securing a Commercial Registration (CR) from the Ministry of Commerce, followed by registrations with the Chamber of Commerce, ZATCA, GOSI, and Qiwa. Most sectors now allow 100%…
Summary A holiday home license in Dubai is issued by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), which absorbed the former DTCM in a 2021 restructuring, so the two are now one authority rather than separate bodies. Registration runs a flat AED 1,520, with per-unit permit fees on top, and…
Summary Every teacher in a UAE school needs an Education Professional Licence through the Ministry of Education’s Teacher Licensing System (TLS), with KHDA, ADEK, or SPEA managing local approval depending on your emirate. The process, from document verification through the pedagogy exam, typically takes 6 to 12 weeks, and the…
Summary ICP Smart Services lets residents of six emirates apply for, track, and renew a UAE residency visa entirely online, covering employment, family, investor, freelance, and Golden Visa categories. Dubai-issued residency runs through GDRFA Dubai instead, a distinction worth confirming before you start. This guide covers eligibility, required documents, fees,…
Summary Starting a mobile accessories business in the UAE is a profitable opportunity due to high smartphone usage, structured tax treatment, and global trade access. Entrepreneurs can set up in either the mainland or a free zone, offering 100% ownership and flexible license options, with most companies ready to launch…